Munster boost as Quinlan returns ahead of schedule

ALAN QUINLAN could return to bolster Munster’s Celtic League bid, a month ahead of his expected return from injury.

Quinlan has been out for nearly seven months after sustaining a cruciate knee ligament injury, but he has been included in Munster’s 24-man squad for tomorrow night’s big game with Neath/Swansea Ospreys at the Liberty Stadium.

And Quinlan is ready for action: “I have been back in training for the last four or five weeks; I have been given the all-clear medically and everything seems to be fine. I’m looking forward to getting back and getting some game time,” he said yesterday.